David Byrne (barrister)
David Byrne SC (born 6 April 1947) is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician and barrister who served as Chancellor of Dublin City University from 2006 to 2011, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection from 1999 to 2004 and the Attorney General of Ireland from 1997 to 1999.
David Byrne SC | |
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| Chancellor of Dublin City University | |
| In office 4 June 2006 – 21 August 2011 | |
| President | Brian MacCraith |
| Preceded by | Brian Hillery |
| Succeeded by | Martin McAleese |
| European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection | |
| In office 16 September 1999 – 30 October 2004 | |
| President | Romano Prodi |
| Preceded by | Emma Bonino |
| Succeeded by | Pavel Telička |
| 26th Attorney General of Ireland | |
| In office 26 June 1997 – 17 July 1999 | |
| Taoiseach | Bertie Ahern |
| Preceded by | Dermot Gleeson |
| Succeeded by | Michael McDowell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Byrne 6 April 1947 Monasterevin, County Kildare, Ireland |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
| Residence(s) | The Hague, Netherlands |
| Education | Newbridge College |
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